Our largest size standard sandwich board that is still portable is 48 in x 48 in. This photo shows its real life size!

CSB is Calgary's premier destination for sandwich board signs. We manufacture them in-house, in 9 standard sizes and also custom if required.

We carry two types of tested Calgary Sandwich Board Signs or A-Frames based on the material that the boards are made of: hard plastic and Crezon.
Depending on the model, some of the plastic sandwich boards require filling with sand, while Crezon sandwich signs do not.
Crezon material is heavy enough that the sign is not wind-blown down to the ground easy.
The substrate (i.e. board) is essentially a type of plywood specially made for the signage industry - primed, coated, and suitable for outdoor use (resilient in Canadian weather).
Our Crezon substrate used for our signs is rated minimum 5 years outdoors* and it is coated with an oil-base paint on the "good side" before graphics is printed or applied onto.
ABOUT THE GRAPHICS:
Based of the Production Process used to create the Graphics, they can one of these two kinds:
- VINYL CUT (and applied onto the boards)
- DIGITAL PRINTED (and applied onto the boards)
Each Process has its advantages and disadvantages (read below).
SPECIALITY SIGNS:
- WITH REPLACEABLE TEXT INSERTS:
We can manufacture and supply sandwich signs with Replaceable Inserts System. Inserts are made of 4mm Coroplast (Corrugated PVC), Expanded Rigid Foam PVC (e.g. Sintra, Celtec), or Acrylic.
-REVERSIBLE (with graphics on all 4 faces):
We can manufacture and supply sandwich signs which are reversible: flip the boards around the hinge axis and expose the otherwise hidden inside graphics. Typical uses: Residential and Commercial Real Estate signs (e.g.: "For Sale" Graphics on one outer sides. After property gets sold, the board is flipped around to expose the formerly inner sides with "Sold" Graphics). Very convenient!
Vinyl Cut versus Digital Print - What you should know before ordering your sign
Vinyl Cut technology uses Factory Coloured Cast or Calendered Vinyl available in a vast variety of colors and visual aspects: Solid colors, Translucent colors, Metallic colors, Reflective colors, Frosted, Holographic, Fluorescent (aka Neon), Pearlescent, Photo luminescent (aka Glow-In-The-Dark), and even some ready-made patterns.
- Advantages: LOWER COST (typ.) AND LONG LASTING. Most Sign / Cut Vinyl lasts between 4 and 9 years outdoors* (before some shrinking and/or some color fading may occur). Vinyl cut is the technology of choice for longer term applications such as permanent billboards, light box face graphics, etc.
- Disadvantages: CANNOT REPLICATE PHOTOS (i.e. bitmaps), or GRADIENTS (i.e color transitions), and may be difficult to employ for very intricate logos, artwork. Working files MUST have been created in a Vector Program** (e.g. Adobe Illustrator, Cored Draw, Inkscape, Freehand, Cairo Graphics), otherwise the Designer will have to retrace (recreate) the Logo, Artwork, etc. Finished products, if within reach of ill-intended persons, can be easier to be damaged (vandalism) than full-face covering printed graphics.
Digital Print technology involves printing the graphics onto various media using Large Format Printers. This media is then applied onto the sign substrate. (Note: there are state-of-the art flatbed large format printers today, which can print directly onto the sign substrates, but the costs - much like to screen printing - can be prohibitive for one-of-s. We are strictly referring here to using digital print media further applied onto substrates)
- Advantages: CAN REPLICATE ANY PHOTOS (i.e. bitmaps), or GRADIENTS (i.e color transitions), and DO NOT REQUIRE SPECIAL FILE TYPES. Most of the time a high quality bitmap file such as .jpg, .jpeg., .tiff, .png, .psd, .cpt. will work with excellent results. (i.e. the higher the resolution, the better for the enlarging results and print sharpness
- Disadvantages: HIGHER COST (TYP.) AND RELATIVELY SHORT LASTING. Not all media manufacturers put out life expectancy information for printed material for outdoors, but the rule-of-thumb in the industry is that if a large format graphic is printed on an aqueous printer, the outdoor life expectancy in direct sun light exposure ranges from 1/2 year to 1 year (before some color fading may occur), and that is with lamination (an over-laminate, protective sheet is applied on top of the printed media using a pressure roller laminator). Prints produced using Solvent Printers reportedly last up to 5 years (with lamination). Digital Print is the technology of choice for indoor advertising, or for short and medium-term outdoor applications such as vehicle wraps, real estate developers' site billboards (e.g. lot selling), short term promotion signs (i.e. "specials" offered), etc.
A frame signs are also omnipresent: one can find them at almost every intersection, whether promoting a sale or an event, and in front of all strip malls and retail centres.
CSB manufactures high quality sidewalk signs which can withstand the Canadian weather for years. We use 0.5 inch thick 5-year rated Crezone material coated with oil-based white enamel, and PVC plastic boards.
A notable feature of these rugged sandwich boards Calgary clients have nothing but compliments about, is the steel reinforced PVC hinge handle.
Best priced A-frames available for Red Deer, Edmonton, Fort McMurray, Grande Prairie, Lloydminster, Medicine Hat, Lethbridge, Strathmore, High River, Drayton Valley, Olds, Sundre, Banff.
CSB, your one-stop advertising materials solutions providers, can help you get the proper sign for your needs.

* Identical size and copy / design
Prices are for 2-sided sandwich board signs from 1/2" thick Crezon with custom printed faces.
Prices are based on Client supplying us the artwork in a pdf format, must be 'print-ready' file, document size matching the size of the sandwich board(s) desired. No bleed or crop marks are required.
Alternately, we can assist with the design and creation of the sign layout, at extra cost. Typical cost for a basic design/sign layout is $40-$60. For a unique, elaborate design involving photos, textures, backgrounds, or illustrations, please budget around $300 for one version (additional versions or revisions - if requested - will present an additional cost, of course, based on the work involved).
Products have waterproof vinyl graphics with unlimited numbers of colors.
Wooden boards are enamel coated on graphic sides and come with primed interiors plus sealed edges).
Products are assembled with a strong swivel handle with metal core: 12 inch long for up to size 24 inch x 32 inch, 16 inch long for 32 x 24 and 36 x 24 (landscape orientation), and two 12 inch long handles for sizes 32 x 48 through 48 x 48.
GST applies to all our manufacturer prices.
All prices based on signs picked up from our location, but we can deliver and install for extra cost.

C$15

3-5 inch cut out curved bottom for feet

C$30

1 inch plastic feet screwed

C$20

Cut out hole(s) for securing

C$20

PREMIUM PRODUCTS: Climate in Canada can be harsh, we know that! FACTS: Sandwich boards are used outside for prolonged periods of time. They are often placed with their bottom edge in snow, or on wet ground. Sometimes they get knocked down either by wind, tampering, improper placement, etc., and their entire surface will be affected by the snow or rain on the ground. Water will (eventually) damage wood. WE HAVE A PREMIUM PRODUCT AVAILABLE: PLASTIC (PVC) – MADE SANDWICH BOARDS WITH SIMILAR DOUBLE-SIDED PRINTED GRAPHICS!!! They will NOT ROT. And they look more elegant, with rounded top corners, and a cut-put at the bottom that forms feet. See below photos and prices.

CATEGORY 1 PREMIUM: PVC-MADE, WITH PERMANENT GRAPHICS, DOUBLE-SIDED, SAME COPY ON BOTH SIDES (except where there are arrows, they will both point in the same direction)

* Identical size and copy / design
Prices are for 2-sided sandwich board signs from 1/2" thick Crezon with custom printed faces.
Prices are based on Client supplying us the artwork in a pdf format, must be 'print-ready' file, document size matching the size of the sandwich board(s) desired. No bleed or crop marks are required.
Alternately, we can assist with the design and creation of the sign layout, at extra cost. Typical cost for a basic design/sign layout is $40-$60. For a unique, elaborate design involving photos, textures, backgrounds, or illustrations, please budget around $300 for one version (additional versions or revisions - if requested - will present an additional cost, of course, based on the work involved).
Products have waterproof vinyl graphics with unlimited numbers of colors.
Wooden boards are enamel coated on graphic sides and come with primed interiors plus sealed edges).
Products are assembled with a strong swivel handle with metal core: 12 inch long for up to size 24 inch x 32 inch, 16 inch long for 32 x 24 and 36 x 24 (landscape orientation), and two 12 inch long handles for sizes 32 x 48 through 48 x 48.
GST applies to all our manufacturer prices.
All prices based on signs picked up from our location, but we can deliver and install for extra cost.

Similar signs (24 in x 32 in) but with phone and website information printed below the changeable poster frame (11 in x 17 in), same cost (C$240 net). Can print your own posters using desktop printer.

These are simple, elegant solutions for advertising in front of the store, placing the sign on the sidewalk, or green island, with caring not to disturb pedestrian traffic -- sample in photo 24 x 32 with letter-size poster frame.

Innovative product with middle section fitted with Velcro for attaching a message panel(replaceable).

This is how our proprietary product looks like with an attached panel; the adhesion is strong and the panel will not come off even in windy conditions.

We also offer the Signicade 24 x 36 plastic A frame with changeable printed insert, which is very sturdy, and has the weighting option (one can fill the sign with sand, thus making it hard to get toppled by strong winds).

CAD $80.00

CAD $78.00

CAD $75.00

CAD $72.00

CAD $85.00

CAD $80.00

CAD $76.00

CAD $73.00

CAD $90.00

CAD $88.00

CAD $82.00

CAD $88.00

CAD $100.00

CAD $98.00

CAD $94.00

CAD $92.00

32 x 48 in.(81 x 122 cm)

CAD $115.00

CAD $108.00

CAD $102.00

CAD $98.00

36 x 48 in.(91 x 122 cm)

CAD $140

CAD $130

CAD $125

CAD $120

48 x 48 in.(122 x 122 cm)

CAD $170

CAD $160

CAD $155

CAD $150

* Of the same size.
Add 1" plastic feet - $20 net per sign.
Add 3-5" cut-out bottom for feet - $30 net per sign.
They come assembled with a strong swivel handle with metal core: 12 inch long for up to size 24 inch x 32 inch, 16 inch long for 32 x 24 and 36 x 24 (landscape orientation), and two 12 inch long handles for sizes 32 x 48 through 48 x 48.
GST applies to all our manufacturer prices.
All prices based on signs picked up from our location, but we can deliver and install for extra cost.

Blank Board Sign Size

When you buy:1

When you buy:2 to 4*

When you buy:5 to 7*

When you buy:8 or more*

24 x 32 in.(61 x 81 cm)

CAD $120.00

CAD $110.00

CAD $105.00

CAD $100.00

32 x 48 in.(81 x 122 cm)

CAD $210.00

CAD $200.00

CAD $195.00

CAD $190.00

* Of the same size.
They come assembled with a strong swivel handle with metal core: 12 inch long for up to size 24 inch x 32 inch, and two 12 inch long handles for size 32 x 48.
GST applies to all our manufacturer prices.
All prices based on signs picked up from our location, but we can deliver and install for extra cost.

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Please Note

CSB is signs/graphics manufacturing shop, but not a walk-in retail location. Clients are invited to call or email us in advance also because often times we are out doing installation at site in Calgary and area.